Over the years, Superman's level of power has fluctuated perhaps more than any other hero's — he's gained them, lost them, grown weaker and stronger pretty much from the moment he was created, culminating in the addition of a new power last week. Here's your guide to the Man of Steel's power creep. »2/09/15 12:00pm 2/09/15 12:00pm

Most of the time in comics and movies, when someone gains superpowers, they go off more or less without a hitch. But as this short comic points out, superpowers may not be as great as we think they are — especially if they're incomplete. »1/26/15 11:20am 1/26/15 11:20am

We all know that superpowers equal responsibility, and heroism, and all that. But there's also the fantasy of getting a superpower and just using it for your own selfish ends. What superpower do you wish you had... so that you could just have fun with it? »10/29/13 2:22pm 10/29/13 2:22pm

Harnessing the power of the radioactive spider bite for mass production may not be within our grasp yet, but there are still plenty of technologies — from the all-knowing power of Google to a simple pair of binoculars — that make us better, stronger, and faster than just plain old human. »10/22/13 7:00am 10/22/13 7:00am

Plenty of superheroes and supervillains are animal themed, taking on the grace of a cat or the strength of a spider. But there are animals who are super in their own right, with abilities perfectly suited to saving the day. »7/14/13 7:30am 7/14/13 7:30am

It's just part of being a comics fan. Superheroes go through midlife crises, they go and get a whole new wardrobe, and suddenly everything looks weird. But what's the worst superhero makeover ever? Superman's mullet? Spider-Man's armor? Batman's claws? Or something else? »3/18/13 3:47pm 3/18/13 3:47pm

Back in the day, all the best writers were doing serialized work, like Dickens. And novels were a lot more like comic books, or soap operas. And now, thanks to e-books, could that day be coming back again? »2/04/13 10:23am 2/04/13 10:23am

Can pretending to fly around like Superman inspire you to save the day? Does great power truly encourage great responsibility? A new study suggests that stepping into the role of a superhero in the virtual world could spark more helpful behavior in reality, at least briefly. »2/02/13 7:30am 2/02/13 7:30am

Nearly everyone has asked themselves the question at some point: If I could have one superpower, which one would I choose? Flight? Invisibility? Superstrength? Telekinesis? But what about our current Commander-in-Chief? Would he select a superpower that would help him in his current political office, or something that… »8/18/12 7:30am 8/18/12 7:30am

When some people find themselves gifted with powers beyond those of mere mortals, they often ditch the wage slave life and turn to a life of crime. But what are some of the legal ways you can use those awesome powers to get rich quick? »2/12/12 1:30pm 2/12/12 1:30pm

Have you ever met a guy who embodies darkness? A man whose shirt is always half unbuttoned, whose disheveled hair blows in the nonexistent wind, and who is accompanied by a melodramatic caption box? A fellow whose vampire-esque brooding has women flinging themselves at him from halfway across the block? Jonas is just… »2/04/12 8:30am 2/04/12 8:30am

An inhibitor in your body might be sapping your strength, taking away your endurance, making you feel cold, and giving you diabetes. When scientists eliminated it, they unlocked the key to super strength in both mice and worms. Find out what's in your body that's making you weak. »11/11/11 8:00am 11/11/11 8:00am

Until laser pistols are invented — or trebuchets come back in fashion — bullets will remain the uncreative weapon of choice for individuals in regrettable situations everywhere. »9/14/11 10:10am 9/14/11 10:10am

In comics, superheroes often have "scientific" origin stories involving radiation or strange chemicals. But what would actually happen if you experienced one of these origin stories in real life? Let's take a look at six classic superhero tales and find out. »7/22/11 8:00am 7/22/11 8:00am

Biotechnology now outpaces the bodies we were born with. Today, we can give ourselves additional senses or improve the ones we've got, and we can heighten our strength while also building limbs better than the breakable ones most of us have. Here's a gallery of all the human enhancements that will be improving lives… »7/21/11 8:00am 7/21/11 8:00am